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For Petro Kapschutschenko, his time in the Ukraine played an important role in his art. His earliest drawings celebrated the great Cossack heroes who showed bravery in any circumstance. However, Kapschutschenko did not adhere to Cossack ideals concerning women, who were confined to traditional roles, such as a wife and homemaker. This was different from before Cossack rule, when women were valued as strong and capable. These are the qualities that Kapschutschenko conveys in Washer Woman. Standing tall with head held high, the woman expresses contentment and enjoyment, doing work because she wanted to, and not because it was expected.Label Type
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Gift of John Bruce Schmitt, '66